Following Tuesday’s practice, McElwain told reporters that Rams sophomore running back Donnell Alexander was able to participate in only “a couple” of repetitions with his sore knee. “And I say that gingerly,” McElwain added.

McElwain said it probably will not be determined until later in the week as to whether Alexander can play Saturday at Utah State.

“The fact that he is trying (to get back) speaks volumes,” McElwain said. “He’s going to have to take some live reps to be able to go (on the trip). We’ll see.”

Alexander is a back-up to starting running back Kapri Bibbs. McElwain has said that Alexander also is an integral part of special-teams coverage units and that the Rams felt his absence last weekend against New Mexico.

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